User's Manual

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processors or some early Pentium type processors of 200 MHz or less running MS DOS
seem to work the best. Please check the “Programmer downloads” link on our web site
www.til.ca
for further information regarding PC programming information for users of single
band transceivers like the TFM-138.
Please note that the TFM-138 and not the TFM-138B must be selected in the Multi-TDP
software package. See paragraph 2.14.4, item 8 below.
The user instructions for the Windows based Multi-TDP software and then the DOS based
software follow below:
2.14.1 Windows Program Requirements:
1. PC compatible computer running Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME. CD ROM drive and an
available serial port.
2. Bench power supply of 28 volts DC.
3. PIB-100 Programming Interface Box (p/n 001108-1) - use cables that are provided with
the PIB-100 programming interface box. Do not use cable p/n 943165-4 which is for use
with the DOS program only.
2.14.2 Windows Program Installation:
1. Insert the CD into the drive.
2. Open the CD with windows explorer.
3. Open the
MultiTDP
directory and double click the
MultiTDP_Install.exe
file.
4. Follow on screen instructions.
2.14.3 Connections:
1. Follow the connection instructions supplied with the PIB-100.
2. Do not turn on the 28 volt power supply until all connections have been made.
2.14.4 Running the Windows Program:
1. On the computer, click the Start menu button.
2. Select Programs from the Start menu.
1. Select
Technisonic
from the
Programs
menu.
2. Select MultiTDP.
3. The program will start. The MultiTDP program is used for almost all of Technisonic’s
transceivers, therefore it has to be set up specifically for your TFM-138.
4. Pull down the File menu and click Select Radio.
5. Click the TFM-30/138/138B/403 line.
6. The display will configure itself for the PIB-100. Click the dot beneath TFM-138.